Moving Transaction Logs
Jun 15, 2000Is it possible to move .ldf's to another drive. For example I would like to move a database transaction log file from C:mssql7data to D:mssql7logs.
How can this be done?
TIA!
JJ
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Moving Transaction Logs To Different Location
Oct 11, 2001Hello SQLServer gurus,
We created the database with transaction log files and datafiles on the same drive. Now we want to change the transaction log file
location to a different drive. Please let me know the steps to follow. THanks...
Moving T-logs
Mar 7, 2002Please share any experience and/or suggestions on moving the T-logs to a separate physical drive. What I have read so far suggests that the best way is to sp_detach, physically copy (not move) the logs, and then sp_attach again.. but some questions are unanswered.
For some reason, everything I've found has you copying both .mdf and .ldf files to the new drive... I guess that was just an oversight on the part of the individuals who wrote the documents.. can't imagine wanting to copy the .mdf files too.
When you sp_attach, must you specify the original location for the .mdf files as well as the new location for the .ldf files? Do you have to go into server properties, Database settings/ and change the location of 'default log directory' manually?
Is there any easier way to move the T-logs?
JJones
Question On Moving Logs
Sep 21, 2006Running SQL Server 2000. I have been asked to move the transaction logs to another drive. I was able to do that for the user databases using detach/attach.
However I don't see that as an option for moving the logs for the system databases.
Is there any way I can move the system database logs? I'm guessing it might be possible through a restore.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks in advance.
Gerry
Question On Moving Logs
Sep 21, 2006Running SQL Server 2000. I have been asked to move the transaction logsto another drive. I was able to do that for the user databases usingdetach/attach.However I don't see that as an option for moving the logs for thesystem databases.Is there any way I can move the system database logs? I'm guessing itmight be possible through a restore.Any thoughts ?Thanks in advance.Gerry
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Apr 24, 2002What is the best way to clear the transaction logs. My backup job each night is ending because it says it is running out of disk space and I need to clear up the transaction logs. Any help is appreciated. I see many different options (trucate option, auto shrink, etc.), just need some assistance tosome more specific best approaches. Thanks
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Aug 13, 2001Im having issues truncating my transaction logs. I have logs in excess of 40 gigs. All the info in the BOL is very vague. Any assistance would be apreciated.
Regards
SeTi Ni
Transaction Logs
Jun 22, 2000When we backup the transaction log,will it truncate the log or it will grow from there?Truncate log on check point is desabled.
Thanks!
Transaction Logs
Aug 30, 2000to take the transaction log back up regularly I should have truncate log on check point false. If I do so then how will I truncate the log.
regards,
Renu
Transaction Logs
Aug 20, 1998I am trying to import records via bcp (about 1,500,000 records) and I keep running out of disk space. Is there any way to limit or do away with the transaction log (and still be able to import)?
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Dec 14, 1999how do i decrease the transaction log example 500mb to 100mb, can you help me with the syntax pls!!
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Sep 2, 2004I need to move transaction logs to a different drive and am looking for a way to do it without detaching the db.
Can I create a second transaction log file for the DB and then delete the original log file?
What is the best way to do this for db's that are being replicated?
Thanks,
Ken Nicholson
Transaction Logs
Jun 13, 2002I need to seperate my SMS data files and transaction logs onto two seperate drives. Can anyone assist me with this?
thanks...
Transaction Logs
Aug 2, 2004HELP!!!!
When I look at the Database maintience plan history entry for backup I have a message that reads: "Backup can not be performed on this database. This sub task is ignored".
Have anyone come across this error before?? As part of the Maintenance plan some transaction log are being backup and some aren't instead they receive the message above.
Thanks
Lystra
Transaction Logs
Nov 19, 2004Has anyone ever had the problem of the IT department not backing up thier transaction logs simply because they didnt find it necessary??
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Jan 8, 2004i have several sql servers doing maintenance plans and backing up the transaction logs to tape. unfortunately it seems that the server keeps adding the transaction logs to the same tape, without overwriting them. Nowadays a transaction log backup to disk takes 2 minutes but when done to tape it is taking up 1hr54minutes. What can i do so that the tape is automatically initialised without having to do it manually... Thanks
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Apr 9, 2008i was wondering if smeone could give me a breif over view how far back do these go
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Jun 11, 2008HI All,
Is this is a good idea or not?
If i attached my SQL Server to SAN only for DATA and LOG (Ldf) drives
through the FC. then we put *.bak and *.trn on to local disk RAID 1 drive?
Any performance isues?
Transaction Logs
Dec 7, 2007Is there a way to view the transactions from a .TRN transaction log file? If so can I overwrite some of the transactions on the file and then restore from it? I am just curious.
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Mar 11, 2007Hi, I know just about nothing about SQL Server. I am getting this error:The log file for database 'my_database' is full. Back up the transaction logfor the database to free up some log space.I can't access the transaction logs to back them up. I am told that my ISP'stech support should have it set up to shrink those logs automatically everyso often. Is that true?Why are they needed? Up till Monday, the logs are just of our getting SQLServer set up, so couldn't the logs just be deleted? Most of my site can'trun with this problem.I'd appreciate any enlightenment anyone can give me!Thanks, Jill
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Jul 20, 2005This seems like it'd be a really stupid question, but for the life of me Ihaven't been able to find an answer that works....I have a database that's approximately 400MB when shrunk... and thetransaction logs are at about 4.8GB when shrunk... I can't seem to get thetransaction log any smaller, no what I try. How can I get the log downbelow 1GB and keep it there? I've only got an 18GB hard drive and I need torun 2 copies of this database.-steve
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Jan 8, 2008Hello,
I am trying to figure out the time a certain store procedure was executed. I know the SP's name and approximetly the time it was executed. Is this possible to do?
Honestly, i am not sure if SQL server 2005 is smart enough to keep track of commited transaction on the server.
Any suggestins?
Thanks
SQL 7.0 Transaction Logs Won't Shrink!!!
Jun 5, 2002I have seen quite a few people post this type of problem, but I am finding few solutions. Your advice and/or experiences are greatly appreciated.
Here's my scenario:
Environment: Windows NT 4.0 SP 6, SQL 7.0 (set up for Transactional Replication)
Problem: We have several remote dB machines configured for full recovery. On these machines are several dB's that are capturing aprox. 280 data points per second per unit. (Each dB represents one unit, and we have 21 units) No problem here. The problem is the transaction logs, that obviously grow profusely, will not SHRINK after, backups, dbcc commands and TSQL has been issued in failed attempts to shrink the logs. (in other words we've tried everything)
My questions are:
1. Because we are replicating, is it absolutely necessary to configure dB's for FULL recovery? How do I check in 7.0 if the dB is certainly in FULL vs. SIMPLE recovery mode?
2. I work with SQL 2000 and shrinking files is no problem. How can we shrink these log files in SQL 7.0?
It is rather urgent I find a solution as we are running out of hard drive space on our remote machines. Please help :-(
Christine
Truncating Transaction Logs.
Jun 7, 2001I am having trouble Truncating a Transaction Log. I`ve tried everything in Book Online.
I`ve backed up the database, I`ve tried DBCC SHRINKFILE, DBCC SHRINKDATABASE, BACKUP LOG TRUNCATE_ONLY ...etc, but it will not shrink. Any suggestions ? Thanks.
How Can I Move Transaction Logs?
May 4, 2000Currently, my databases and their corresponding transaction logs are all on the same disk array. I finally was able to acquire a seperate disk, specifically to seperate the logs, in case of failure, etc.
Now, I need to figure out how to go about moving the tansaction logs off the current disk array and on to the new disk.
In Enterprise Manager, I brought up "Properties" for the first database, and went to the "Transaction Log" tab. Clicked on the "browse" or "..." button in the location field and got the following message:
"A transaction log file's physical name cannot be changed once the transaction log file has been created". :(
I have been looking through Books On Line, but have been unable to find anything helpful yet.
Can anyone help me figure out how to go about moving a transaction log's location? There has to be some way.
Even if it involves shutting down the server, altering system tables, etc. I need to get these moved.
Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
Help !!! None Of My Transaction Logs Are Getting Backed Up
Jan 19, 2001Hi all,
I have set up a maintenance plan to backup my databases but when I view the maintenance plan history the transaction log backup steps have a success tick but a message saying :
"Backup can not be performed on this database. This sub task is ignored"
I have looked in my backup directory and only see *.BAK files and no *.TRN.
The transaction logs are supposed to back up at 1AM and the databases at 2AM
All my databases being backed up have the truncate log on checkpoint option set. Is this best practise according to my backup schedule ?
Help !!!!
Regards,
Tim
Restoring From Transaction Logs.
Aug 28, 2000Hi all,
I am restoring database from Transaction Logs. I followed all the steps
mentioned in the book. Just before the last step there are three options
1. Leave Database Operational. No Additional Logs can be Restored.
2. Leave Database Nonoperational But Able to Restore Additional
Transaction Logs.
3. Leave Database Read_Only And Able To Restore Additional Transaction Logs.
Option 2 and 3 aresupposed to set on the NORECOVERY flag.
I tried both options 2, and 3 , But still got messages that I did not
specify WITH NORECOVERY or WITH STANDBY.
Can anyone please tell me what I am doing wrong?
Thanks in Advance.
Attaullah
Emptying Transaction Logs - SQL 6.5
Jul 11, 2000I am currently having a problem with a transaction log not emptying even when backed up and truncated. I have done a full database backup and then a transaction log backup expecting this to flush the log however the log is not emptied and it is growing larger and larger. Even when I truncate the log it still doesn't free any space up. Can anybody out there spot the fundemental error in my working??? most grateful. Andy (SQL allegedly)
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May 24, 2003I am new to sql2k
previously i used to work with sql7
how do i clear the transaction logs in sql2k
pavan
Shrinking Transaction Logs In 7.0
Aug 20, 1999I have a transaction log with 22mb of used space and 2,632.50MB of free space. I tried using the following statement to shrink the log and it did not do anything:
USE DB
GO
DBCC SHRINKFILE (DB_log, 50)
GO
CHECKPOINT
Can anybody help me understand what is going on here?
Loading Transaction Logs.....
Aug 11, 1999I have a MS SQL Server 6.5/SP5A database running on NT 4.0/SP4 Enterprise Edition with MS Cluster Server. On my Production box, I dump the transaction logs every 30 minutes. I need to recreate a point in time on a separate TEST box with the same hardware/software. I created a "DBA database" from a previous night of Production - no problem. However, when I start applying the transaction logs, it complains about being out of sequence. The timestamps that it is reporting are accurate for the transaction logs, but it is basically using the database load time to compare it with. (Granted I am moving from one box to another, but I didn't think this would be a problem). I created a "DBA database" on Production, went through the same steps, and it takes the database load and the transaction logs. I am assuming that the sequence numbers on the transaction logs are identified internally on the file, not per server? Ideas as to why it would complain on an out of sequence condition (Error 4305) when I move to a different box?
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Aug 31, 2001when i try to delete the records it gives the errror
suggest me how to deal with this problem
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Msg 1105, Level 17, State 2
Can't allocate space for object 'Syslogs' in database
'armaster' because the 'logsegment' segment is full. If you ran out of
space in Syslogs, dump the transaction log. Otherwise, use ALTER DATABASE
or sp_extendsegment to increase the size of the segment.
Multiple Transaction Logs
Nov 1, 2004I have just come from an Oracle background and am trying to equate SQL server methodologies to Oracle. I have a couple of questions based on the same principle which is the usage of multiple transaction logs. This is what I have been able to find out from the docs and other posts:
If you have multiple transaction logs they will all be used in a sequential manner before being wrapped around. That is, they will all be filled before they are reused.
My first question is will they be used sequentially or concurrently. SQL Server seems to stripe everything so I am inclined to believe the latter. This question has been asked before but from other posts/docs there seems to be a difference of opinion. I am of course equating transaction logs to redo/archived logs so I want to know categorically (links would be greatly appreciated) as it will have a huge impact on any disaster and recovery plans that I implement.
The second question is a spin off and may or may not be relevant dependant on the answer of the first. If the transaction logs are written to concurrently, that is, entries are striped, why bother with multiple logs? I don't see any benefits. In fact, in a recovery scenario recovering transactions from mutliple striped logs would appear to adversely affect MTTR.
Feel free to point out the errors of my ways as I am all ears and eager to learn.
Thanks in advance.